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    Just seen an ideal role in Sidney, but ..

    Anyone contracted down under, and have an idea of any downsides?

    Obviously the beach is nice in Sidney and all that, but what are the locals like and how are the rates likely to compare with Blighty?
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    #2
    Sidney, is that you?

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      #3
      It's OK if you don't mix with the locals.
      Cats are evil.

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        #4
        Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post
        Anyone contracted down under, and have an idea of any downsides?

        Obviously the beach is nice in Sidney and all that, but what are the locals like and how are the rates likely to compare with Blighty?
        Yes, and they're usually much worse than what you'd get here (But still decent by local standards). Almost dollar for pound. Mind you that was a while ago, may have changed since then ...

        You'll pay more in tax but the quality of life is unbelievably good).
        Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith

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        That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay

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          #5
          Originally posted by swamp View Post
          It's OK if you don't mix with the locals.
          Er, care to elaborate? I imagine I'd be working mostly with locals.
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            #6
            Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post
            Er, care to elaborate? I imagine I'd be working mostly with locals.
            He's talking bollox.

            The locals are great, about as close to us in temperament as another country can get. With a few improvements imo.
            Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith

            Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek

            That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay

            Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - Cyberghoul

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              #7
              Who is this Sidney bloke?

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                #8
                Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post
                Anyone contracted down under, and have an idea of any downsides?

                Obviously the beach is nice in Sidney and all that, but what are the locals like and how are the rates likely to compare with Blighty?
                The downside is Sydney is full of Australians.

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                  #9
                  I've spent a winter in Sydney. I think it rained for about 3 months. Summer was good though. There's not many cities in the world where you can live 30 seconds from a world class beach and a 20 minute bus ride from the centre of town. Or get a ferry to work.
                  ‎"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post
                    I've spent a winter in Sydney. I think it rained for about 3 months. Summer was good though. There's not many cities in the world where you can live 30 seconds from a world class beach and a 20 minute bus ride from the centre of town. Or get a ferry to work.
                    Exactly, I used to live in Coogie and contracted in the CBD. Great life.

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